What to wear in NYC in Feb. and what is there to do? Are certain tours limited? Is this a better or less crowded time to do certain things. Interested in shopping, dining, NY experience, open to all suggestions.

thank-you

It will be cold and snow is a real possibility rather than rain. Dress for winter. City will certainly be less crowded with visitors but all the places visitors visit will be open. Shopping and dining experience is the same all year round.

I would assume that if you're asking "what is there to do" in NYC that this will be your first visit. Of course , download the free Fodor's NYC book offered at the site start. In my humble opinion, one meal, be it lunch or dinner has to be at the Gotham Bar & Grill. For sites, you won't go wrong with a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim, even if museums are not your favorite places. You'll be stunned. I could go on and on but lastly if it's not too cold a ride on the Staten Island ferry is another pick. I never fail to be in awe on the ride into Manhattan from SI staring at the skyline. These as you can tell are biased opinions but hey, you asked.

Thank-you Easterner,

I guess what I'm really asking is: Are there certain things that are more accessible during Feb. than other times of the year? Shopping Sales, Spa Appointments, Restuarant reservations, TV Show tapings.

I don't mean to be argumentative but I really can't understand your question.What is it that you REALLY want to do or see? Do it. What is the relevancy between accessibility and/or desire even as it relates to spas and TV tapings in NY in Feb. Boy, what a pushy pita easterner I am.

Make sure you bundle up. There is a very good chance that it will be FREEZING in February, which is why you will see so many furs! It's very cold in those concrete canyons.

For once none of us will get into a heated discussion about wearing shorts! Bring a hat or ear muffs, gloves or mittens, a scarf, sweaters and a warm coat. NYC doesn't get much "snow", per se, but they get lots of ice and slush, so bring some shoes/boots that can handle it.

There's not as many people here in February as there are during, say, Thanksgiving or Christmas, so in that respect certain things will be easier to get into when you're here, but it'll vary depending on what it is. You've got alot of time to play with, so the more you do now on your end re: TV show tapings, advance theatre tickets, etc. the better off you'll be when Feb. rolls around.

Good luck. Have fun. Dress warm.

thanks al. it's nice to get an answer to a relatively simple question without all of the sacasim and confusion. thank-you. you were very helpful.

Not much snow SOMETOMES--but a couple of years ago we had 18 storms, many of them blizzards. The city is paradise at these times, amazingly transformed, white and quiet. It is wonderful to walk in if you're dressed right.
Feet--possibly most important, and in cold weather how they LOOK doesn't matter. If you're not from a cold place, one good piece of info: you can (&should) buy a spray that will protect your shoes somewhat from water/slush/etc., AND from the chemicals
that are put out to melt the snow, so your shoes don't get so ruined.
I think February probably is one of the lowest tourism months, maybe with January the lowest, and I would think you COULD do some things more easily--fewer people in museums, making reservations for things, etc.
I have friends who visit then, and they love it--the dress warmly and walk and walk.

Thank-you Virginia! You gave me what I was looking for. We are so excited about our trip. Can't wait to meet great New Yorkers's like you!

Good evening, carolina
Have used these ristorantes in NYC for
a number of years and been satisified
with all..
LA RIVISTA, 313 W. 46th Street, $$$
resvn a must, fills up early with
theatre crowd, if you want a very good
leisurely dinner make reservation for
8....
CHIN CHIN , 216 East 49th Street,
$$$ resvn not reqired, walk in. very
good chinese food, good service...
NAPLES 45, Met Life Building, 200 Park
Ave at east 49th Street. Good food and
excellant pizza.
If you go up to Lincoln Center was very
suprised with the PANEVINO RISTORANTE
in the Avery Fisher Hall, had an excellant pasta dish before a performance, $$$ reservations suggested.
These are only four of the approx. 35,000 ristorantes in NYC. What really
hurts is when an excellant ristorante
closes for no apparent reason...
Richard of LaGrange Park, IL>.

YOu've gotten some good weather advice. Historically, February is the coldest month of the year in NYC. Temperatures can get down to single digits! Further, some of the streets (i.e., Sixth Avenue) are like wind tunnels, which makes it even colder. And, yes, there's a good chance that there'll be some snow on the ground!
Despite all that, the city's still a great place to visit in February. It's easier to get theater tickets, the stores have sales (especially around Presidents' Weekend), it's easier to get a hotel room, dinner reservations, etc.